Origin Stories

The Hobbit

In this episode, we explore the fascinating tale of the Hobbit, an unexpected fossil find that shook the world's understanding of human evolution. Join researcher Matt Tocheri as he shares how this tiny hominin revolutionized the human story and transformed his life.  Links: <a href="https://leakeyfoundation.org/from-the-field-matt-tocheri-indonesia/"> From the Field: Matt Tocheri</a> <a href="https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-floresiensis"> Homo floresiensis</a> <a href="https://www.sapiens.org/biology/homo-floresiensis-rat-bones/">Can rat bones solve an island mystery?</a>   Love Origin Stories? Here's your chance to double the impact! Every dollar you donate helps us explore and explain our shared human origins, and right now, every donation will be matched! <a href="https://leakeyfoundation.org/originstories/?form=originstories23">Click here to donate</a>!

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